Holiday Lighting Ceremonies, Free Photos With Santa This Week

Nassau County's Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting: Nassau County officials will light a six-foot Menorah with Rabbi Perl of NCFJE Chabad of Mineola on Monday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. in Eisenhower Park's Parking Field 2. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the lighting of the Christmas Tree will take place at 5:30 p.m., also in Parking Field 2. For more information, click here.

Candle Lighting Ceremony: There will be an outdoor candle lighting ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 5:45 p.m. in front of the I.L. Peretz Jewish School located at 574 East Meadow Avenue.

Book Event/Menorah Lighting: On Wednesday, Dec. 4, children ages 2-8 will learn how children's author/illustrator Ann Koffsky gets inspiration for her whimsical painted illustrations. Join her for an interactive talk and demonstration followed by book signings of two of her favorites: Thank You for Me and Noah's Swim-a-Thon. Following the presentation, the kids will be invited to join the congregation in lighting the outdoor menorah. For more information, click here.

Chamber/CEMCO Holiday Lighting: The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce and the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations (CEMCO) will hold its 13th annual holiday lighting ceremony Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park Town Square. Santa Claus will make a special appearance.

Photos With Santa: Free photos with Santa at 1975 Hempstead Tpke. on Friday, Dec. 6, from noon to 4 p.m. courtesy of State Farm, First National Bank of Long Island and Dekajlo Law Offices.

Christmas Concert: The Choir of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church will present its annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. For more information, click here.